The bottom line is that I think unless you have a good justification, all male horses should be gelded UNLESS they are exceptional. It is the right and kind thing to do. I also believe there is no physiological reason to leave a horse as a colt longer than necessary in the hope he will grow bigger and stronger. In my view, it is best to geld horses after weaning and before puberty for the sake of their social development and mental maturity.
Nature Versus Nurture
Contractual Trust
Cross Ties
Their purpose is to restrict the movement of a horse when tied up. They hinder the horse’s ability to swing around or turn its head. Every attempt by a horse to swing its neck is met with pressure. They act by flooding a horse with pressure until it gives up fidgeting in futility. Cross-ties are anti-training because they do not address the cause of the problem, only the symptom.
Keeping The Horse In The Horse
Discomfort Avoider or Comfort Seeker
People argue whether or not a horse can be happy in their work. I have serious doubts about their ability to be happy regarding work as if it were something they would choose to do. However, I do believe horses can feel contented and untroubled by working with us. But it can only come by helping them understand that their idea to avoid discomfort comes about by following our idea to work together.